In general, foreign residents in Tunisia are entitled to the following facilities:
As regards related formalities, you are required to produce the following documents:
As regards the deposit, the amount generally varies from one bank to another. Make sure to inquire with the selected bank beforehand.
Some of the biggest banks in Tunisia include:
Good to know:
Some banks will issue a checkbook to new account holders at least three months following the opening of the account. They will assess the account management beforehand. However, the bank card is issued upon the opening of the account.
Most Tunisian banks provide remote bank account opening facilities. Take the time to check the selected bank's website. In some cases, banks will require you to download the application document, print and duly fill and sign it before sending it to them. Others will simply require you to fill out an online document. A consultant will then contact you and explain further proceedings.
Useful link:
Conditions de banque - Banks in Tunisia